Alan White
English rock drummer (1949-2022) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 72
Alan White was an English drummer, best known for his almost 50-year tenure in the progressive rock band Yes. He joined Yes in 1972 as a replacement for original drummer Bill Bruford.
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A typical day, 30 days to 10 November 2026
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Chris Squire Bandmate in Cinema
Jon Anderson Also in 9012Live and Yes: Keys To Ascension
John Lennon Bandmate in Plastic Ono Band
George Harrison Bandmate in Plastic Ono Band
Ginger Baker Bandmate in Ginger Baker's Air Force
Steve Winwood Bandmate in Ginger Baker's Air Force
Denny Laine Bandmate in Ginger Baker's Air Force
Alan Price Bandmate in Alan Price Set
Cornelius Bandmate in Plastic Ono Band
Ric Grech Bandmate in Ginger Baker's Air Force- Graham Bond Bandmate in Ginger Baker's Air Force
Remi Kabaka Bandmate in Ginger Baker's Air Force- Phil Seamen Bandmate in Ginger Baker's Air Force
- Jeanette Jacobs Bandmate in Ginger Baker's Air Force
Steve Howe Also in Yes: Keys To Ascension and Yes: Yesspeak
Rick Wakeman Also in Yes: Keys To Ascension and Yes: Yesspeak
Steven Soderbergh Directed 9012Live (1985)
John Cusack Alan directed Reclaim (2014)
Ryan Phillippe Alan directed Reclaim (2014)
Luis Gómez Alan directed Reclaim (2014)
Jacki Weaver Alan directed Reclaim (2014)
Rachelle Lefevre Alan directed Reclaim (2014)
Isabelle Adriani Alan directed Reclaim (2014)
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About this person
He was the longest-serving member of the band and, alongside founder/bassist Chris Squire, the only member never to leave prior to his death.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1949 to 2022 · aged 72
Where to find them
In the same film or series as Alan
Trevor RabinAlso in Access All Areas (1985)
Klaus VoormannAlso in John Lennon - Imagine (2014)
Rick DerringerAlso in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)
Frankie HowerdAlso in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)
Igor KhoroshevAlso in Yes - House Of Yes - Live At The House Of Blues (2000)